MLB

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds

Friday, August 7, 2026 · 22:45 UTC

Washington Nationals host Cincinnati Reds in MLB on Friday, August 7, 2026, starting at 22:45 UTC. Here is how the two teams stack up — the head-to-head history, current form and the latest bookmaker odds — ahead of the BetEX AI verdict on this game.

Head-to-head record

These two sides have met 27 times in our head-to-head records, with 13 wins for Washington Nationals against 14 for Cincinnati Reds. Historically, then, Cincinnati Reds have had the better of this fixture. Meetings between the two average 10.0 runs per game. Their most recent meetings on record: Washington Nationals 5-2 Cincinnati Reds (2024-07-21); Washington Nationals 5-4 Cincinnati Reds (2024-07-20); Washington Nationals 8-5 Cincinnati Reds (2024-07-19).

DateHomeScoreAway
2024-07-21Washington Nationals5-2Cincinnati Reds
2024-07-20Washington Nationals5-4Cincinnati Reds
2024-07-19Washington Nationals8-5Cincinnati Reds
2024-03-31Cincinnati Reds6-5Washington Nationals
2024-03-30Cincinnati Reds6-7Washington Nationals

Team statistics

Washington Nationals carry an Elo rating of 1500 in our model, and have won 50% of their recent games. Cincinnati Reds carry an Elo rating of 1500 in our model, and have won 60% of their recent games.

Washington Nationals

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Win rate50%
Elo rating1500
Avg scored (recent)5.5
Avg conceded (recent)4.3

Cincinnati Reds

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Win rate60%
Elo rating1500
Avg scored (recent)2.9
Avg conceded (recent)3.9

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